Research shows that when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), women make up only 28% of the workforce and are significantly outnumbered by men in fields like computer science and engineering. This outcome underscores the fact that girls and women are often discouraged from pursuing studies in science and math, limiting their access and preparation to pursue these areas of interest. In this episode, Dr. Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code, and Denise Lintz, Vice President of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Technology Shared Services at USCellular discuss their commitment and ongoing efforts to close the gender gap in tech jobs by equipping girls with computing skills to take on future opportunities and careers in STEM.   SHOWNOTES: All About Girls Who Code [10:52] The Partnership Between Girls Who Code and USCellular [13:24] Important Findings of STEM Survey [14:56] Driving Real Change around Women in STEM [18:23] The Power of Corporate Action [22:11] Stories of Impact [26:00] Avoiding Career Pitfalls [31:00] Recommended Reads [34:06]

Research shows that when it comes to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), women make up only 28% of the workforce and are significantly outnumbered by men in fields like computer science and engineering. This outcome underscores the fact that girls and women are often discouraged from pursuing studies in science and math, limiting their access and preparation to pursue these areas of interest. In this episode, Dr. Tarika Barrett, CEO of Girls Who Code, and Denise Lintz, Vice President of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Technology Shared Services at USCellular discuss their commitment and ongoing efforts to close the gender gap in tech jobs by equipping girls with computing skills to take on future opportunities and careers in STEM. SHOWNOTES: All About Girls Who Code [10:52] The Partnership Between Girls Who Code and USCellular [13:24] Important Findings of STEM Survey [14:56] Driving Real Change around Women in STEM [18:23] The Power of Corporate Action [22:11] Stories of Impact [26:00] Avoiding Career Pitfalls [31:00] Recommended Reads [34:06]

Expanding Women in STEM by Investing in Girls Who Code

Business executives often credit a breakout role – a unique project or challenge in which they excelled – as a major part of their career success. The increased responsibilities and visibility these roles offer enable leaders to both demonstrate their skills and expand their capabilities in new and interesting ways. In this episode, Lisa Badgley, Senior Vice President at Walgreens and alumna of both the CEO Perspectives (2017) and Leading Women Executives (2011) programs, discusses her breakout role, and the many valuable lessons she acquired along the way.   SHOWNOTES: Advice on Joining Nonprofit Boards [4:11] The Key is Communicating with Your Boss [6:32] Trust in Yourself [12:30] The Power of the Network [15:37] Hindsight is 20/20 Vision [18:44]

Business executives often credit a breakout role – a unique project or challenge in which they excelled – as a major part of their career success. The increased responsibilities and visibility these roles offer enable leaders to both demonstrate their skills and expand their capabilities in new and interesting ways. In this episode, Lisa Badgley, Senior Vice President at Walgreens and alumna of both the CEO Perspectives (2017) and Leading Women Executives (2011) programs, discusses her breakout role, and the many valuable lessons she acquired along the way. SHOWNOTES: Advice on Joining Nonprofit Boards [4:11] The Key is Communicating with Your Boss [6:32] Trust in Yourself [12:30] The Power of the Network [15:37] Hindsight is 20/20 Vision [18:44]

Capitalizing on Career Breakout Roles

In the past few years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have become a key priority for companies, as they work to define their ESG goals and link them to long-term sustainability and strategic planning. Long before the concept of ESG became popular, Grainger focused on these goals and built them into an integral part of their corporate values and leadership objectives. In this episode, Corporate Leadership Center CEO Deb DeHaas talks with Grainger’s Kathleen Carroll, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Leading Women Executives Advocate; and Rebecca Derdiger, Senior Director of Diversity and Corporate Responsibility, and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2021, to learn more about Grainger’s ESG journey and how they bring value to their stakeholders through their ongoing efforts.     SHOW NOTES: ESG as a Guiding Principle [3:43] Assessing What’s Important to Stakeholders [6:13] How to Operationalize ESG throughout the Organization [10:05] The Pandemic as a Communication Catalyst [12:26] Telling Your ESG Story [17:44] Advice for Other Companies [19:56]

In the past few years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have become a key priority for companies, as they work to define their ESG goals and link them to long-term sustainability and strategic planning. Long before the concept of ESG became popular, Grainger focused on these goals and built them into an integral part of their corporate values and leadership objectives. In this episode, Corporate Leadership Center CEO Deb DeHaas talks with Grainger’s Kathleen Carroll, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Leading Women Executives Advocate; and Rebecca Derdiger, Senior Director of Diversity and Corporate Responsibility, and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2021, to learn more about Grainger’s ESG journey and how they bring value to their stakeholders through their ongoing efforts. SHOW NOTES: ESG as a Guiding Principle [3:43] Assessing What’s Important to Stakeholders [6:13] How to Operationalize ESG throughout the Organization [10:05] The Pandemic as a Communication Catalyst [12:26] Telling Your ESG Story [17:44] Advice for Other Companies [19:56]

Leading by Example: Grainger’s ESG Journey

Supporting top performers by encouraging them to take on stretch assignments and advocating on their behalf is at the heart of sponsorship. Those who have had the benefit of being sponsored often become sponsors, to ‘pay it forward’ and help develop others’ careers. In this episode, Discover’s Diane Offereins, Executive Vice President and President of Payment Services and Alisa Ellis, Global Head of Innovation and Emerging Products and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2020, share their experiences and advice on how to derive the most impact from sponsorship relationships.     SHOW NOTES: The Difference Between Mentorship and Sponsorship [4:59] The Power of Sponsors [7:51] It’s About Instilling Confidence [10:37] How to Cultivate a Mutually Beneficial Relationship [14:18] Finding Ways to Sponsor and Be Sponsored [17:36]

Supporting top performers by encouraging them to take on stretch assignments and advocating on their behalf is at the heart of sponsorship. Those who have had the benefit of being sponsored often become sponsors, to ‘pay it forward’ and help develop others’ careers. In this episode, Discover’s Diane Offereins, Executive Vice President and President of Payment Services and Alisa Ellis, Global Head of Innovation and Emerging Products and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2020, share their experiences and advice on how to derive the most impact from sponsorship relationships. SHOW NOTES: The Difference Between Mentorship and Sponsorship [4:59] The Power of Sponsors [7:51] It’s About Instilling Confidence [10:37] How to Cultivate a Mutually Beneficial Relationship [14:18] Finding Ways to Sponsor and Be Sponsored [17:36]

Sponsors: Career Game Changers

Leading Women Executives hosted a virtual workshop in August focused on “Creating Workplaces That Work for Everyone” to address the challenges that all organizations are facing in the wake of the pandemic. Specifically, the discussion focused on the topics of: Reengaging and Retaining Talent, Rebuilding Culture and Reskilling Employees.   In this episode, three Ambassadors from the Summer 2020 program -- Jennifer Chuang, responsible for operations for Aon's top-down innovation initiatives, Aon; Sarah Huizingh, Global Marketing Director, Software &amp; Services, Motorola Solutions; and Ashley Nasby, Director, Insurance Origination, NextEra Energy -- share their takeaways from the workshop and how they are applying those concepts within their organizations.     SHOW NOTES: Experiencing the Program and the Pandemic Simultaneously [5:04] Finding Ways to Reengage Talent [7:25] On Regaining Company Culture [9:50] The Need for Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills [13:18] Retaining the Benefits of Working Remotely [15:35] A New Definition of Work-Life Balance [18:24]

Leading Women Executives hosted a virtual workshop in August focused on “Creating Workplaces That Work for Everyone” to address the challenges that all organizations are facing in the wake of the pandemic. Specifically, the discussion focused on the topics of: Reengaging and Retaining Talent, Rebuilding Culture and Reskilling Employees. In this episode, three Ambassadors from the Summer 2020 program -- Jennifer Chuang, responsible for operations for Aon's top-down innovation initiatives, Aon; Sarah Huizingh, Global Marketing Director, Software &amp; Services, Motorola Solutions; and Ashley Nasby, Director, Insurance Origination, NextEra Energy -- share their takeaways from the workshop and how they are applying those concepts within their organizations.   SHOW NOTES: Experiencing the Program and the Pandemic Simultaneously [5:04] Finding Ways to Reengage Talent [7:25] On Regaining Company Culture [9:50] The Need for Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills [13:18] Retaining the Benefits of Working Remotely [15:35] A New Definition of Work-Life Balance [18:24]

Leading Change in the Workplace 

A key component of the Leading Women Executives curriculum focuses on negotiations, including how to recognize opportunities to negotiate, positions vs. interests, and different strategies for successful outcomes. In this episode, Tracy Hedrick, Vice President, Card Operations, Discover Financial Services; Ambassador Fall 2020, and Heather Lindsay, Associate Vice President, Customer Service, Medicaid Operations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas; Ambassador Spring 2021, share their stories from recent negotiations and what they learned about themselves in the process. SHOW NOTES: ‘Every Ask is an Opportunity to Negotiate’ [4:36] The Difference Between Positions vs. Interests [5:35] Asking, Bending, Shaping [8:56] Tackling the ‘Nos’ [12:47] Advice on How to Prepare for Negotiations [14:42]

A key component of the Leading Women Executives curriculum focuses on negotiations, including how to recognize opportunities to negotiate, positions vs. interests, and different strategies for successful outcomes. In this episode, Tracy Hedrick, Vice President, Card Operations, Discover Financial Services; Ambassador Fall 2020, and Heather Lindsay, Associate Vice President, Customer Service, Medicaid Operations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas; Ambassador Spring 2021, share their stories from recent negotiations and what they learned about themselves in the process. SHOW NOTES: ‘Every Ask is an Opportunity to Negotiate’ [4:36] The Difference Between Positions vs. Interests [5:35] Asking, Bending, Shaping [8:56] Tackling the ‘Nos’ [12:47] Advice on How to Prepare for Negotiations [14:42]

Skillful Negotiations 

As CEO of the American Red Cross of Illinois, Celena Roldan is responsible for leading her team, and thousands of volunteers, to serve communities in times of crisis. The past 18 months, in particular, have generated a wealth of leadership lessons in communication, transparency, building culture and affecting positive social change. In this episode Celena shares her perspectives on community leadership, as well as personal perspectives about the pandemic.     SHOW NOTES: Understanding Community Development and Engagement [4:24] The Importance of Listening and Learning [5:14] Working Through Challenges with Agility [7:07] Skills and Abilities You Can’t Teach [9:24] A Voice for the LatinX Community [12:48] The Benefits of Volunteerism [15:30]

As CEO of the American Red Cross of Illinois, Celena Roldan is responsible for leading her team, and thousands of volunteers, to serve communities in times of crisis. The past 18 months, in particular, have generated a wealth of leadership lessons in communication, transparency, building culture and affecting positive social change. In this episode Celena shares her perspectives on community leadership, as well as personal perspectives about the pandemic.   SHOW NOTES: Understanding Community Development and Engagement [4:24] The Importance of Listening and Learning [5:14] Working Through Challenges with Agility [7:07] Skills and Abilities You Can’t Teach [9:24] A Voice for the LatinX Community [12:48] The Benefits of Volunteerism [15:30]

Lessons in Community Leadership 

Serving on a Corporate Board is both an exciting opportunity and sizable responsibility. Board members have the opportunity to share their knowledge and business expertise, as well as glean new ideas to bring back to their own organizations. In this episode, Deidra Merriwether, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Grainger, and CEO Perspectives Fellow (2016), shares her experiences and advice as a first-time board member of Weyerhauser.   SHOW NOTES: Creating a Board Bio [3:18] About the Onboarding Process [6:42] Benefits of Serving on a Board  [10:05] Needed Skills for Effective Board Members [13:01] Advice on Pursuing Board Opportunities [16:01] Recommended Reads [18:14]

Serving on a Corporate Board is both an exciting opportunity and sizable responsibility. Board members have the opportunity to share their knowledge and business expertise, as well as glean new ideas to bring back to their own organizations. In this episode, Deidra Merriwether, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Grainger, and CEO Perspectives Fellow (2016), shares her experiences and advice as a first-time board member of Weyerhauser. SHOW NOTES: Creating a Board Bio [3:18] About the Onboarding Process [6:42] Benefits of Serving on a Board  [10:05] Needed Skills for Effective Board Members [13:01] Advice on Pursuing Board Opportunities [16:01] Recommended Reads [18:14]

Perspectives on Becoming a First-Time Board Member

The words we use to describe others in the workplace, particularly when it comes to evaluating performance, need to be chosen with care. Often, we use different words when describing men and women, which can have a profound impact on perceptions, decisions and opportunities. In this episode, Lori Mackenzie, co-founder of Stanford’s VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab; lead strategist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Stanford Graduate School of Business; and Leading Women Executives Faculty Member, explores the “Language of Leadership” and how making strategic word choices can benefit leaders, their teams and their organizations.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: What is ‘The Language of Leadership’? [4:08] Using Language to Develop Your Own Executive Brand [5:57] How Organizations Can Practice the Language of Leadership [8:33] The Cost of Fitting In [10:44] Two Steps and a Breath [13:44] How the Covid Crisis Increased Bias in the Workplace [15:08]

The words we use to describe others in the workplace, particularly when it comes to evaluating performance, need to be chosen with care. Often, we use different words when describing men and women, which can have a profound impact on perceptions, decisions and opportunities. In this episode, Lori Mackenzie, co-founder of Stanford’s VMware Women's Leadership Innovation Lab; lead strategist, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Stanford Graduate School of Business; and Leading Women Executives Faculty Member, explores the “Language of Leadership” and how making strategic word choices can benefit leaders, their teams and their organizations. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: What is ‘The Language of Leadership’? [4:08] Using Language to Develop Your Own Executive Brand [5:57] How Organizations Can Practice the Language of Leadership [8:33] The Cost of Fitting In [10:44] Two Steps and a Breath [13:44] How the Covid Crisis Increased Bias in the Workplace [15:08]

The Language of Leadership

Fostering innovation requires a unique balance between decentralized creativity to ideate and build new solutions, and centralized allocation of organizational resources and support to bring those ideas to life. In this episode, Sona Chawla, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, CDW, and Leading Women Executives Advocate, discusses the links between innovation and technology; companies’ different approaches to developing innovation strategies; and how every leader can become a better innovator.   HIGHLIGHTS: Starting a New Job During the Pandemic [1:35] Defining Innovation [8:00] Why Innovation is So Hard [8:49] Organic vs. Inorganic Growth [13:24] Harnessing Change as an Accelerator for Innovation [14:16] How to Become a Better Innovator [16:20]

Fostering innovation requires a unique balance between decentralized creativity to ideate and build new solutions, and centralized allocation of organizational resources and support to bring those ideas to life. In this episode, Sona Chawla, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, CDW, and Leading Women Executives Advocate, discusses the links between innovation and technology; companies’ different approaches to developing innovation strategies; and how every leader can become a better innovator. HIGHLIGHTS: Starting a New Job During the Pandemic [1:35] Defining Innovation [8:00] Why Innovation is So Hard [8:49] Organic vs. Inorganic Growth [13:24] Harnessing Change as an Accelerator for Innovation [14:16] How to Become a Better Innovator [16:20]

Adopting a Growth and Innovation Mindset

A Seat at the Table is a podcast for business professionals advancing to executive and enterprise levels of leadership, brought to you by Leading Women Executives. Episodes will discuss lessons in leadership and explore business strategies for success.

Succession planning requires a deep understanding of the company’s strategic objectives, as well as the interests and career goals of its valued leaders. In this episode, TransUnion’s Anne Leyden, Executive Vice President &amp; Head of Human Resources and Katie Coleman, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2014, discuss their perspectives on career development planning and share practical advice for how to implement successful succession plans.   HIGHLIGHTS: Changing Norms Around Career Progression [3:28] Essential Components of Successful Succession Planning [6:53] The Board of Directors’ Perspective [9:37] How to Find Out if You’re Part of a Succession Plan [11:43] Advice on Preparing Successors [16:18]

Succession planning requires a deep understanding of the company’s strategic objectives, as well as the interests and career goals of its valued leaders. In this episode, TransUnion’s Anne Leyden, Executive Vice President &amp; Head of Human Resources and Katie Coleman, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, Fall 2014, discuss their perspectives on career development planning and share practical advice for how to implement successful succession plans. HIGHLIGHTS: Changing Norms Around Career Progression [3:28] Essential Components of Successful Succession Planning [6:53] The Board of Directors’ Perspective [9:37] How to Find Out if You’re Part of a Succession Plan [11:43] Advice on Preparing Successors [16:18]

Successful Succession Planning

Deb DeHaas recently joined Corporate Leadership Center as CEO, following her retirement from Deloitte as Vice Chairman and National Managing Partner for the Center of Board Effectiveness. An active member of multiple boards and civic organizations, she is committed to making an impact as a business leader and member of the community. In this episode, Deb shares her perspectives on effective leadership, and how she weaves her professional and personal interests into a rich tapestry of life experiences.   HIGHLIGHTS: Stewardship and Legacy [3:08] Three Lessons About Effective Leadership [4:40] Tackling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations [10:23] Finding Your Non-Negotiables [14:23] Personal Discoveries from 2020 [15:42]

Deb DeHaas recently joined Corporate Leadership Center as CEO, following her retirement from Deloitte as Vice Chairman and National Managing Partner for the Center of Board Effectiveness. An active member of multiple boards and civic organizations, she is committed to making an impact as a business leader and member of the community. In this episode, Deb shares her perspectives on effective leadership, and how she weaves her professional and personal interests into a rich tapestry of life experiences. HIGHLIGHTS: Stewardship and Legacy [3:08] Three Lessons About Effective Leadership [4:40] Tackling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations [10:23] Finding Your Non-Negotiables [14:23] Personal Discoveries from 2020 [15:42]

CEO Insights on Stewardship, Legacy and Leadership

This year has been a particularly challenging one, requiring everyone to find new ways of living, working and practicing resilience. Ambassadors from the Spring 2019 program reflect back on 2020, and how lessons from the Leading Women Executives program helped them be more effective leaders throughout this tumultuous time. Featuring Summer Collins, Associate Vice President, Design and Innovation at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas; Liz Henderson, Senior Managing Director at Aon; and Khai Yang, Director Data Strategy at Allstate.  Applying the Skills from Leading Women Executives [4:03] Being a Catalyst for Change [6:35] The Impact of 2020 [7:46] Perspectives on Effective Leadership [11:25] Thoughts on Corporate Social Responsibility [16:25] Staying Connected [18:20] Favorite Reads and Netflix Picks [20:19]

This year has been a particularly challenging one, requiring everyone to find new ways of living, working and practicing resilience. Ambassadors from the Spring 2019 program reflect back on 2020, and how lessons from the Leading Women Executives program helped them be more effective leaders throughout this tumultuous time. Featuring Summer Collins, Associate Vice President, Design and Innovation at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas; Liz Henderson, Senior Managing Director at Aon; and Khai Yang, Director Data Strategy at Allstate.  Applying the Skills from Leading Women Executives [4:03] Being a Catalyst for Change [6:35] The Impact of 2020 [7:46] Perspectives on Effective Leadership [11:25] Thoughts on Corporate Social Responsibility [16:25] Staying Connected [18:20] Favorite Reads and Netflix Picks [20:19]

Reflections on 2020

Leadership journeys often uncover opportunities to take on “stretch roles” – positions that require new skill sets and new responsibilities, and which yield great rewards. Moving into these roles requires courage, confidence and a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone. In this episode, Kris Yates, President of Allsteel (a division of HNI Corporation) and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, 2011, shares how embracing stretch roles has enhanced her career and benefited her company.   Managing Revenue in a Pandemic [2:05] Becoming Bolder [5:14] Helping Allsteel to Adapt and Pivot [6:31] Taking on Stretch Roles [8:55] Lessons from Leading Women Executives [11:55] Fostering an Award-Winning Culture [12:48]

Leadership journeys often uncover opportunities to take on “stretch roles” – positions that require new skill sets and new responsibilities, and which yield great rewards. Moving into these roles requires courage, confidence and a willingness to step out of one’s comfort zone. In this episode, Kris Yates, President of Allsteel (a division of HNI Corporation) and Leading Women Executives Ambassador, 2011, shares how embracing stretch roles has enhanced her career and benefited her company. Managing Revenue in a Pandemic [2:05] Becoming Bolder [5:14] Helping Allsteel to Adapt and Pivot [6:31] Taking on Stretch Roles [8:55] Lessons from Leading Women Executives [11:55] Fostering an Award-Winning Culture [12:48]

Embracing Stretch Roles With Confidence

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to meet their customers’ needs quickly, creatively and efficiently. In this episode, we explore the concepts of the Digital Rubicon and proximity, and how Ulta is applying these lessons to how they do business. Featuring: Rob Wolcott, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The World Innovation Network (TWIN); Clinical Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; managing partner with Clareo; and faculty member for our sister program – CEO Perspectives; and Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta; Leading Women Executives Advocate and Ambassador, Spring 2016.   HIGHLIGHTS:  Making the Case for Company-Wide Digital Revolution [4:02] How Ulta is Crossing the Digital Rubicon [6:10] Understanding the Concept of ‘Proximity’ [9:01] Overcoming Obstacles and Challenging Paradigms [11:42] Lessons Learned from Leading Women Executives [15:28]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to meet their customers’ needs quickly, creatively and efficiently. In this episode, we explore the concepts of the Digital Rubicon and proximity, and how Ulta is applying these lessons to how they do business. Featuring: Rob Wolcott, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The World Innovation Network (TWIN); Clinical Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; managing partner with Clareo; and faculty member for our sister program – CEO Perspectives; and Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta; Leading Women Executives Advocate and Ambassador, Spring 2016. HIGHLIGHTS: <a></a> Making the Case for Company-Wide Digital Revolution [4:02] How Ulta is Crossing the Digital Rubicon [6:10] Understanding the Concept of ‘Proximity’ [9:01] Overcoming Obstacles and Challenging Paradigms [11:42] Lessons Learned from Leading Women Executives [15:28]

Crossing the Digital Rubicon

Corporate Leadership Center Co-Chairmen and Leading Women Executives Co-Founders Cheryl Francis and Sheila Penrose reflect on their experiences as senior business leaders at a time when few women had a ‘seat at the table’. In this episode, they acknowledge important mentors who influenced them throughout their careers and share their experiences as business leaders, along with their hopes for the advancement of women in leadership.    Early Role Models [2:37] Overcoming Professional Challenges [5:10] Unique Attributes of the Leading Women Executives Program [9:04] The Network at Work [11:47] Learning When (and How) to Say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ [14:42] The Impact of Leading Women Executives [20:00]

Corporate Leadership Center Co-Chairmen and Leading Women Executives Co-Founders Cheryl Francis and Sheila Penrose reflect on their experiences as senior business leaders at a time when few women had a ‘seat at the table’. In this episode, they acknowledge important mentors who influenced them throughout their careers and share their experiences as business leaders, along with their hopes for the advancement of women in leadership.    Early Role Models [2:37] Overcoming Professional Challenges [5:10] Unique Attributes of the Leading Women Executives Program [9:04] The Network at Work [11:47] Learning When (and How) to Say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ [14:42] The Impact of Leading Women Executives [20:00]

Reflections on Legacy & Leadership

Peer boards are an integral part of the Leading Women Executives program. These carefully curated, smaller groups of 4-5 women are designed to help participants cultivate a strategic network and valuable resource for professional viewpoints.  In this episode, a peer board from the Spring 2018 cohort explores how their professional connections flourished into personal friendships. Featuring: Ashley Hall, Managing Director, Tax, KPMG; Stephanie Knuth, Vice President Marketing, Kohler Global Faucets; Tiffani Micencik, Vice President, Hospital and Health Systems Division, Great Lakes Region, Allscripts; and Monica Mueller, Executive Director, Motorola Solutions Foundation; Senior Director, Inclusion, Diversity and Outreach, Motorola Solutions.   Looking Back on Module 1 [4:55] Turning to Each Other in Tough Times [8:26] Advice for Staying Connected [10:53] Program Learnings [12:18]

Peer boards are an integral part of the Leading Women Executives program. These carefully curated, smaller groups of 4-5 women are designed to help participants cultivate a strategic network and valuable resource for professional viewpoints.  In this episode, a peer board from the Spring 2018 cohort explores how their professional connections flourished into personal friendships. Featuring: Ashley Hall, Managing Director, Tax, KPMG; Stephanie Knuth, Vice President Marketing, Kohler Global Faucets; Tiffani Micencik, Vice President, Hospital and Health Systems Division, Great Lakes Region, Allscripts; and Monica Mueller, Executive Director, Motorola Solutions Foundation; Senior Director, Inclusion, Diversity and Outreach, Motorola Solutions. Looking Back on Module 1 [4:55] Turning to Each Other in Tough Times [8:26] Advice for Staying Connected [10:53] Program Learnings [12:18]

The Power of the Peer Board

The COVID-19 crisis has forced organizations to reassess and realign how they do business. Understanding customers’ changing needs is a critical step in the process and requires companies to listen, learn, and adapt quickly in order to succeed in this new environment. In part one of this episode, Michael Treacy, Founder, and President of The Treacy Company discusses the unique challenges around achieving revenue growth during these difficult times. Then, Morningstar's Kunal Kapoor, CEO, (Corporate Leadership Center Board Member; CEO Perspectives Fellow, 2013) and Julie Willoughby, Head of Sales, Strategic Accounts for the Americas, (Ambassador, Fall 2015), share how they applied these lessons, resulting in new product offerings and even stronger client relationships. SHOW NOTES:  Part 1, Michael Treacy – President &amp; Founder, The Treacy Company  Four Sources of Revenue Growth [2:34] Why Senior Executives Can't Delegate the Topic of Growth [5:37] How One Company Managed Growth Effectively [7:11] The Biggest Mistakes Around Growth Strategies [10:50]  Part 2 – Kunal Kapoor – CEO, Morningstar; and Julie Willoughby – Head of Sales, Strategic Accounts for the Americas, Morningstar   The Impact of CEO Perspectives and Leading Women Executives [15:06] Transitioning from Tactical Strategies to Growth Strategies During the Pandemic [20:19] How Morningstar Has Adapted to the Current Environment [24:15] Lessons in Leadership [28:07] Advice for Rising Women Leaders [31:09] 

The COVID-19 crisis has forced organizations to reassess and realign how they do business. Understanding customers’ changing needs is a critical step in the process and requires companies to listen, learn, and adapt quickly in order to succeed in this new environment. In part one of this episode, Michael Treacy, Founder, and President of The Treacy Company discusses the unique challenges around achieving revenue growth during these difficult times. Then, Morningstar's Kunal Kapoor, CEO, (Corporate Leadership Center Board Member; CEO Perspectives Fellow, 2013) and Julie Willoughby, Head of Sales, Strategic Accounts for the Americas, (Ambassador, Fall 2015), share how they applied these lessons, resulting in new product offerings and even stronger client relationships. SHOW NOTES:  Part 1, Michael Treacy – President &amp; Founder, The Treacy Company <ul> <li>Four Sources of Revenue Growth [2:34]</li> <li>Why Senior Executives Can't Delegate the Topic of Growth [5:37]</li> <li>How One Company Managed Growth Effectively [7:11]</li> <li>The Biggest Mistakes Around Growth Strategies [10:50]</li> </ul> Part 2 – Kunal Kapoor – CEO, Morningstar; and Julie Willoughby – Head of Sales, Strategic Accounts for the Americas, Morningstar  <ul> <li>The Impact of CEO Perspectives and Leading Women Executives [15:06]</li> <li>Transitioning from Tactical Strategies to Growth Strategies During the Pandemic [20:19]</li> <li>How Morningstar Has Adapted to the Current Environment [24:15]</li> <li>Lessons in Leadership [28:07]</li> <li>Advice for Rising Women Leaders [31:09]</li> </ul>

Revenue Growth in the Time of COVID-19

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